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Elaine Nekritz: The strategist behind Illinois’ transit victory

By Ted Villaire | January 23, 2026

When Illinois passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act last fall, many credited former State Representative Elaine Nekritz as one of the main reasons the legislation made it across […]

Get inspired for Bike Month in May

By Maggie Melin Czerwinski | January 8, 2026

For many people who love to bike, winter is the perfect season to dream up new ways to get more riders in the saddle. If you enjoy planning events that […]

Tell Chicago lawmakers: Don’t cut funding for safe streets

By Jim Merrell | December 11, 2025

Update 12/22/25, 3:00 PM Recently, Active Transportation Alliance and our allies met with the Mayor’s Office and Chicago Department of Transportation regarding changes in local bond funding for safe streets […]

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May is Chicago Bike Month

        Throughout the month of May, Chicago Bike Month provides an opportunity to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking […]

Ride of Silence

Join us on May 20, 2026 as we honor those who were injured or killed while biking or walking in the past year. Rides will be held in Chicago and […]

Bike the Drive

Saddle up on Sunday, September 6, 2026 for one of the top bike rides in the nation. Enjoy tremendous views of the lake and skyline on the only day of […]

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Transit

Compared to other major cities in the U.S. and abroad, our current transit system is drastically...

Bicycling

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